Chris Rock Net Worth

Net Worth: $150 Million

Full Name: Christopher Julius Rock III

Born: 02/07/1965

Place of Birth: Andrews, South Carolina, USA

Occupation: Actor

Marital Status: Separated

Chris Rock Net Worth History

Chris Rock got his first break when he was discovered by superstar comedian Eddie Murphy. Murphy helped Rock to land a role in “Beverly Hills Cop II,” as his debuting movie role. Chris was only paid $600 for the part, but it was the break that he needed to rise to fame. In 2004 he appeared in Lethal Weapon 4 alongside Mel Gibson and Danny Glover for which he made $11 million. It was also in 2004 that Chris made Comedy Central’s Greatest Comedians of All Time llist ranking in the top 5.

It is Rock’s funny delivery of comedic material and timely issues that has helped him to gain a massive following of fans. He approaches the topics of stereotypes and racism with gut busting sarcasm that leaves people from all walks of life holding their sides from laughter. Chris is a talented actor and comedian and his success in this genre is what has helped him to earn his massive wealth and top standing in the comedy category of entertainment.

About Chris Rock

Chris grew up with meager resources and it is from this that he capitalizes on the times of going without while other kids had more opportunities. He turns embarassing moments in to jokes that many can relate to and laugh about. He has the ability to take a bad situation and turn it into humor, and there are many people that appreciate this quality, and are able to laugh along with him.

Prior to being discovered as a talented comedian and actor, Chris met and married his wife Malaak Compton in 1996. They have two daughters together. Like Chris Malaak also came from impoverished conditions and the couple use their resources to provide assistance for young people to gain greater life experiences through the funding of programs aimed at helping urban youth. In 2014, Chris filed for divorce.

Chris is also a producer, screenwriter and director. From 1990 to 1993, he was a member of the cast of Saturday Night Live. He also starred in several films including “Grown Ups,” “Down to Earth,” “I Think I Love My Wife,” “Dogma,” and “Top Five.” Rock also created the television series “Everybody Hates Chris,” and narrated it as well. Not only is Chris funny, he is also a talented actor that brings his characters to life in a believable style.

Chris Rock’s net worth continues to build because of his overwhelming popularity with fans. His acting and offbeat sense of humor are unique and yet, familiar enough to grab the attention of viewers and give them perhaps, a slightly different perspective on stereotypes, poverty and embarrassing sitations. Rock continues to work as a great comedian, bringing entertainment to a world that is in dire need of a new perspective that takes some of the roughest conditions life can hand out, and makes them tolerable through humor.